DMC 3852 Very Dark Straw
DMC 3852 Very Dark Straw is a Yellows family embroidery floss with on-screen hex value
#CD9D37 and RGB 205, 157, 55. The closest substitute is DMC 729 Medium Old Gold.
Color values
| DMC code | 3852 |
|---|---|
| Name | Very Dark Straw |
| Range | DMC Stranded Cotton (Mouliné Spécial 117) |
| Hex | #CD9D37 |
| RGB | 205, 157, 55 |
| HSL | 41°, 60%, 51% |
Hex and RGB values describe how the thread renders on screen; dye lots and lighting make real floss vary slightly.
Closest DMC substitutes
| Substitute | Details | Closeness |
|---|---|---|
| 729 Medium Old Gold | View color | Very close |
| 783 Medium Topaz | View color | Close |
| 680 Dark Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3829 Very Dark Old Gold | View color | Close |
| 3820 Dark Straw | View color | Similar |
| 976 Medium Golden Brown | View color | Similar |
Ratings use perceptual CIELAB color distance, the same math as the DMC color matcher. Compare physical skeins in daylight before substituting in large areas.
How to use DMC 3852 in patterns
Very Dark Straw sits in the Yellows family and works as a bright highlight color. It is a natural fit for sunflowers, stars, light sources, bees, and cheerful accents, and for small highlights that make a palette feel brighter.
- Pairs well with deep blues, olive greens, soft creams.
- Pattern ideas: sunflower patterns, bee motifs, spring samplers.
- Also useful for golden details in lettering, borders, and ornaments.
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